“The Terminator” franchise is a time travel story that puts machines against humans. Directed by James Cameron, the franchise ran from 1984 to 2019, with a total of 6 movies through those years. The issues that this movie touches on are technological advancements and exploring the themes of artificial intelligence, along with man versus machine. The Terminator, for example, is made for artificial intelligence, which involves building intelligent machines capable of carrying out tasks that typically require humans. “The Terminator” is an excellent example of how we are turning something from a science fiction movie from the 90’s into something currently benefiting people. Such as, in healthcare, we have integrated AI into helping doctors predict diseases quickly and accurately diagnose them. It can also be seen in current education. Al uses facial analysis to understand the students' emotions and creates tutors to help our in-person teachers; these are only a few examples. As a black queer woman that lives in the South, I face a unique set of challenges that have shaped me into the person I am today. In a historical context, the South is marked with racism and homophobia, this further complicates my experiences as an individual myself. My journey of self-acceptance has been very long and challenging; I would not trade it for anything, well I kind of lied, I would like to experience what it is like for a more acceptable person so I know I am not going insane, but overall the experience builds character. Within the LGBTQ+ community, race issues have been continually overlooked, leaving Black individuals such as myself to navigate their identity by themselves which pushes them into the closet not being able to fully embrace themselves. One particular challenge that highlights my experience is the divide between race between the community. Despite sharing common sexual orientations, the divide can create a barrier between acceptance and understanding. In my case, I have had subtle microaggressions, even if they don’t think they are doing it, it is still shown. We will never have the same experience, while I have heard many positive stories from their experiences, black people have had many negative experience with little to no support within the community. Growing up, money was always a problem in my household. I never knew that until about the 10th grade when I started working. It is one of those things you don’t think about until someone tells you that someone was my mom. There weren’t apparent signs; I thought my childhood was normal but I realized as I got older I started to think about it. We moved houses often, and when my mom got a new boyfriend, we moved into his house quickly; I had covered many of my school and food expenses. Lastly, my mom would switch jobs often, and even my paternal grandparents noticed. It wasn’t until my friend told me that students usually get their expenses covered if they are in a low-income family. After I asked my mom, “Yes, we are considered a low-income family, but it has never felt like that.” I took it upon myself to learn about financial literacy and asked my family members to learn from their mistakes. This is one of the reasons I started working at a young age: to support my family and gain experience in the workforce. Despite this challenge, I would never trade my childhood for anything; I have loving parents who did everything they possibly could. This experience has taught me lessons that I can carry with me as an adult; they serve as a memory and bring me the courage to pave the way for my future and that of my family. In the engineering field, there is a lack of diversity and representation for innovations and progress because one group of people that look alike is taking over the field. One group is consistently overlooked. We are what you call a triple threat: black, queer, & female. Despite our alluring talent, we are constantly ignored by society. This creates obstacles in our careers not only from discrimination but also stereotypes. Not only do we face racial discrimination but prejudice for our sexual orientation. As a result, many talented women aren’t able to make it into the field or are not given the resources to do so. As a black queer woman trying to make her mark in the tech field, doing this program would not only help me advance my career in the tech field, but it could also inspire other black women to join the field. It would make a more inclusive environment for everyone. By awarding this program, not only would you be investing in more than my education, but you would be investing in more diversity and equality in the tech field. I could shatter many stereotypes predestined for me and become a role model for other women just like me. The financial assistance for providing this scholarship would reduce my anxiety and allow me to focus solely on my studies. My goal isn't just about me; it's about letting other women know that it's okay for them to be themselves and that is safe for them. Winning this scholarship means promoting diversity and inclusion. This scholarship offers an opportunity to advance in my studies. It allows me to learn more about the career field that has been in my interest, plus it would give me a chance to meet people who look like me and allow me to make connections with the people I'm going to be with for the next six years of my life.

As a black queer woman that lives in the South, I face a unique set of challenges that have shaped me into the person I am today. In a historical context, the South is marked with racism and homophobia, this further complicates my experiences as an individual myself. My journey of self-acceptance has been very long and challenging; I would not trade it for anything, well I kind of lied, I would like to experience what it is like for a more acceptable person so I know I am not going insane, but overall the experience builds character. Within the LGBTQ+ community, race issues have been continually overlooked, leaving Black individuals such as myself to navigate their identity by themselves which pushes them into the closet not being able to fully embrace themselves. One particular challenge that highlights my experience is the divide between race between lesbians in the community. Despite sharing common sexual orientations, the divide can create a barrier between acceptance and understanding. In my case, I have had subtle microaggressions, even if they don’t think they are doing it, it is still shown. We will never have the same experience, while I have heard many positive stories from their experiences, black people have had many negative experience with little to no support within the community. In the engineering field, there is a lack of diversity and representation for innovations and progress because one group of people that look alike is taking over the field. One group is consistently overlooked. We are what you call a triple threat: black, queer, & female. Despite our alluring talent, we are constantly ignored by society. This creates obstacles in our careers not only from discrimination but also stereotypes. Not only do we face racial discrimination but prejudice for our sexual orientation. As a result, many talented women aren’t able to make it into the field or are not given the resources to do so. As a black queer woman trying to make her mark in the tech field, doing this program would not only help me advance my career in the tech field, but it could also inspire other black women to join the field. It would make a more inclusive environment for everyone. By awarding this program, not only would you be investing in more than my education, but you would be investing in more diversity and equality in the tech field. I could shatter many stereotypes predestined for me and become a role model for other women just like me. The financial assistance for providing this scholarship would reduce my anxiety and allow me to focus solely on my studies. My goal isn't just about me; it's about letting other women know that it's okay for them to be themselves and that is safe for them. Winning this scholarship means promoting diversity and inclusion. This scholarship offers an opportunity to advance in my studies. It allows me to learn more about the career field that has been in my interest, plus it would give me a chance to meet people who look like me and allow me to make connections with the people I'm going to be with for the next six years of my life.

Growing up, money was always a problem in my household. I never knew that until about the 10th grade when I started working. It is one of those things you don’t think about until someone tells you that someone was my mom. There weren’t apparent signs; I thought my childhood was normal but I realized as I got older I started to think about it. We moved houses often, and when my mom got a new boyfriend, we moved into his house quickly; I had covered many of my school and food expenses. Lastly, my mom would switch jobs often, and even my paternal grandparents noticed. It wasn’t until my friend told me that students usually get their expenses covered if they are in a low-income family. After I asked my mom, “Yes, we are considered a low-income family, but it has never felt like that.” I noticed when I was getting older that my mom always depended on her boyfriends for housing and food, I knew that I didn't want that for me in the future. I took it upon myself to learn about financial literacy and asked my family members to learn from their mistakes. This is one of the reasons I started working at a young age: to support my family and gain experience in the workforce. In high school, it was a requirement to take a finance class to graduate. It their way of saying that "we "prepared" you to go out into the adult world so you can't blame us", but in all reality we literality just watch videos in the class. Fast forward to the end of my senior year, I am currently learning on how I plan to live on my own for the first time. Learning from my parents mistakes, I have learned to manage my money and knowing what my needs and wants are. I have learned the importance of budgeting and continue to educate myself. Their lessons empower me to achieve financial stability and independences. Through careful decision-making, I plan to support my future. Despite this challenges, I would never trade my childhood for anything; I have loving parents who did everything they possibly could. As a black woman part of the LGBTQ+ community, I have had a strained relationship finding a place where I belong. The first time I met an LGBTQ+ person of my race was in my 11th-grade year, which was my first friend since I’d moved. That is a core memory because at the time I felt alienated. In almost every conversation I have overheard or been in about bisexuality or women’s place in relationships, I felt angry and stayed quiet because I couldn’t express myself until I met someone like me. One group is consistently overlooked. We are what you call a triple threat: black, queer, & female. Despite our alluring talent, we are constantly ignored by society. This creates obstacles in our careers not only from discrimination but also stereotypes. Not only do we face racial discrimination but prejudice for our sexual orientation. As a result, many talented women aren’t able to make it into the field or are not given the resources to do so. As a black queer woman trying to make her mark in the tech field, winning this scholarship would not only help me advance my career in the tech field, but it could also inspire other black women to join the field. It would make a more inclusive environment for everyone. By awarding this scholarship, not only would you be investing in more than my education but you would be investing in more diversity and equality in the tech field. I could shatter many stereotypes predestined for me and become a role model for other women just like me. The financial assistance for providing this scholarship would reduce my anxiety and allow me to focus solely on my studies. My goal isn't just about me; its about letting other women know that its okay for them to be themselves that safe for them.

In today's world, technology is everywhere; we use it to communicate with people, for everyday tasks, and to work with it, whether it’s in school or our 9-to-5 jobs. We use technology to learn how to solve complex problems. We need skilled engineers who can develop and design solutions to those problems. In the engineering field, there is a lack of diversity and representation for innovations and progress because one group of people that look alike is taking over the field. One group is consistently overlooked. We are what you call a triple threat: black, queer, & female. Despite our alluring talent, we are constantly ignored by society. This creates obstacles in our careers not only from discrimination but also stereotypes. Not only do we face racial discrimination but prejudice for our sexual orientation. As a result, many talented women aren’t able to make it into the field or are not given the resources to do so. As a black queer woman trying to make her mark in the tech field, doing this program would not only help me advance my career in the tech field, but it could also inspire other black women to join the field. It would make a more inclusive environment for everyone. By awarding this program, not only would you be investing in more than my education, but you would be investing in more diversity and equality in the tech field. I could shatter many stereotypes predestined for me and become a role model for other women just like me. The financial assistance for providing this scholarship would reduce my anxiety and allow me to focus solely on my studies. My goal isn't just about me; it's about letting other women know that it's okay for them to be themselves and that is safe for them. Winning this scholarship means promoting diversity and inclusion. This scholarship offers an opportunity to advance in my studies. It allows me to learn more about the career field that has been in my interest, plus it would give me a chance to meet people who look like me and allow me to make connections with the people I'm going to be with for the next six years of my life. This program is designed to help embark on many student's passion for engineering Beyond these career goals, I am inspired to continue learning, growing, and adapting to the rapidly fast-paced technology career, whether it's mentorship, internships, or collaborations with the people around me. Computer Engineers are currently in demand to help expand and design AI programs and algorithms, so I want to pursue a career in this field. Since researching this career in my class, it has been a wonder of how much technology is used in our everyday world. My major aligns with my interests and abilities and offers many impurities for myself and the people around me. I am fully committed to pushing the boundaries in the engineering field. In conclusion, my goal as a future engineer is to push stereotypes placed upon myself and be guided by my passion for technology. I am dedicated to advancing my skills, shaping the future of technology, and creating a better environment for future generations.

Growing up, money was always a problem in my household. I never knew that until about the 10th grade when I started working. It is one of those things you don’t think about until someone tells you that someone was my mom. There weren’t apparent signs; I thought my childhood was normal but I realized as I got older I started to think about it. We moved houses often, and when my mom got a new boyfriend, we moved into his house quickly; I had covered many of my school and food expenses. Lastly, my mom would switch jobs often, and even my paternal grandparents noticed. It wasn’t until my friend told me that students usually get their expenses covered if they are in a low-income family. After I asked my mom, “Yes, we are considered a low-income family, but it has never felt like that.” I noticed when I was getting older that my mom always depended on her boyfriends for housing and food, I knew that I didn't want that for me in the future. I took it upon myself to learn about financial literacy and asked my family members to learn from their mistakes. This is one of the reasons I started working at a young age: to support my family and gain experience in the workforce. In high school, it was a requirement to take a finance class to graduate. It their way of saying that "we "prepared" you to go out into the adult world so you can't blame us", but in all reality we literality just watch videos in the class. Fast forward to the end of my senior year, I am currently learning on how I plan to live on my own for the first time. Learning from my parents mistakes, I have learned to manage my money and knowing what my needs and wants are. I have learned the importance of budgeting and continue to educate myself. Their lessons empower me to achieve financial stability and independences. Through careful decision-making, I plan to support my future. Despite this challenges, I would never trade my childhood for anything; I have loving parents who did everything they possibly could. This experience has taught me lessons that I can carry with me as an adult; they serve as a memory and bring me the courage to pave the way for my future and that of my family.

First invented in 1849 by Antonio Meucci, but patent by Alexander Graham Bell, the telephone was invented. It was first invented for the cause of transmitting the sound of the human voice. Since then it has evolved into a cell phone, which you can carry around in your pocket and use about anywhere, but I am not here to talk about how it was invented, but why it is important for today's purposes. Telephones have made it easier for us humans to communicate with each other, but it has also made it easier to solve crime cases. There are always still issues, some fault falls upon us humans. Cases being ignored day to day. One group is consistently overlooked. We are what you call women of color. Despite our alluring talent, we are constantly ignored by society. Not only do we face racial discrimination but prejudice for our sexual orientation. As a result, many women cases are pushed to the side. Think about, you never heard about a person of color gone missing in the news unless it is pushed in the community or until it is too late for that person. Access to smartphones and social media for women who face discrimination to document, report crimes, and share their experiences to connect with law enforcement should be a need and not a want. Social media has been a vital tool for raising awareness about crimes. In recent years, one of the biggest social movements was the #Metoo, where women share there experiences about being sexually harassed. There have been a number of cases involving people who have been missing or have been harmed but no one has talked to them. This is why the telephone is an amazing piece of technology because emergency service can track your last signal. They can access a phone’s GPS data through a cell provider. If you ever feel in an unsafe predicament, you can always share your location with someone close just in case something happens. This feature single-handedly has closed many cold cases. Telephones are a person's treasure, they keep all of a person's records and their entire life on there. Most phones have cameras, these cameras can but used to capture evidence of a person's last activity giving an idea of what the person's life was like or what their last moments were like. Telephones increased the effectiveness of emergency services.

Resilience can happen across people's lifespans, in many different ways. Whether from physical or cognitive development, resilience is developed in life by theories, personal experiences, and even personality characteristics. When children are stuck in a difficult situation, they somehow adapt and make the best of it. Most get involved in school activities or start working at an early age to express themselves or simply just to get away from their home. As a result, we form close relationships outside of our home or a close person inside of the home, or what I and my sister now call “trauma bonding”. I was always the reserved independent sibling, basically the older sister stereotype. My brother is the cocky and bluntly annoying middle child (even though we love him for it. While my sister I didn’t know because she didn't really talk to me that much, but that is only really my fault. Throughout my and my siblings' childhood, we have never stayed with our mom for the long term. From ages 1-13, we were in and out of our mom's home, we stayed with my grandparents, which was then my safe place and still is. Starting my freshman year of high school, we moved into a house with our mom and her boyfriend. Background about my mom's boyfriend, who has been in and out of relationships: a chronic cheater. He has also been in and out of prison, one of the reasons we never lived with our mom in the first place. I don’t know what my mother saw in him that she was willing to lose her kids over but I’m not here to blame her. I wasn’t aware that my mom was struggling with her emotions and with her relationship. Most of the time I stayed with my grandparents by myself because it was quiet down there. One night I stayed the night with my mom when I woke up to my mom screaming from her room. I ran to my sibling's room across from me. My brother was still asleep, while my sister was awake not caring, like it was a completely normal thing. I watched through the cracked doors my mom's boyfriend walking out the front door while my mom was yelling and crying. I can say that as soon as he left all hell broke loose. From about 10 P.M. to 12 A.M., my mother was yelling and cussing at me and my siblings and even throwing our things like we were the ones that upset her. During this time and was pretending not to be affected by all the chaos which only made her madder, she started doing things to purposely make me cry. My siblings were watching so I wanted to be strong for them. There were many times after that right that night me and mom have gotten into fights. Resulting in my wanting to harm myself just to get back at her, but I would never do that because I have people who actually care about me, even though they never stay. But because of my mom yelling at my siblings and experiencing the same thing, we have become closer. Now when me and my siblings look back at that night they laugh, but it kind of upset me but I never let them know that. My siblings and I were never really close, but now I can safely say that my siblings are my best friend but she doesn’t know that. In a way they inspire me, to move on in life and try to forget the past.

When children are stuck in a difficult situation, they somehow adapt and make the best of it. Most get involved in school activities or start working at an early age to express themselves or simply just to get away from their home. As a result, we form close relationships outside of our home or a close person inside of the home, or what I and my sister now call “trauma bonding”. My sister has always been an influential part of my life. Even though she is younger than me, I can always ask for her advice and somewhat support but mainly making fun of me. Many of us have sisters, some older, some younger, but overall they are best friends for life I didn’t realize that when I was younger. Growing up, me and sister were complete opposites; she is sociable, funny, and easy-going whereas I am reserved, cautious, and a people-pleaser. I have always been jealous of her, she has always been sure of herself. Her easygoing personality is something I have always admired about her. Her adapathily and interest in people whether it is in school, social gatherings, or new environments, she could blend in and become everyone’s favorite person in a matter of seconds. Most of the time I think she should have been born first because she is a natural-born leader. My main fear was how the world looked at me; I feared being judged. However, as I enter adulthood, I randomly started to spiral. I started not to wait for other people to talk first; I started dressing up more, and I viewed the world how I wanted it to view me. I no longer shy away from opportunities that used to intimidate me. I realized you can’t wait for the world to open up to you. It is up to you for self-discovery and personal growth. Today, I am grateful for the journey I have been through; it is a step-by-step process, and though it’s only the beginning, I am excited to see what I have ahead of me. Through her, I have been able to grow as a person, over the past 2 years I have grown a sense of self-confidence just by growing up with her. I do not always doubt the things I do and what other people say. This has given me some peace of mind. This will help me to achieve future goals by helping build strong relationships with the people I care about without feeling judged by people whom I might never see again. She has also helped reduce my anxiety about public speaking and speaking to people I do not know. You never know who can help you without actually speaking to people. You might just have met your soulmate but you would have never known because you were too busy judging yourself. She has taught me to dive head-first into the water and worry about the consequences later. My sister and I were never close when we were younger, but now I can safely say that she is my best friend but she doesn’t know that. In a way they inspire me, to move on in life and try to forget the past. As we continue to grow together, there will not be a single moment I will forget. She will never know that I will be forever grateful

As a black queer woman that lives in the South, I face a unique set of challenges that have shaped me into the person I am today. In a historical context, the South is marked with racism and homophobia, this further complicates my experiences as an individual myself. My journey of self-acceptance has been very long and challenging; I would not trade it for anything, well I kind of lied, I would like to experience what it is like for a more acceptable person so I know I am not going insane, but overall the experience builds character. Within the LGBTQ+ community, race issues have been continually overlooked, leaving Black individuals such as myself to navigate their identity by themselves which pushes them into the closet not being able to fully embrace themselves. One particular challenge that highlights my experience is the divide between race between lesbians in the community. Despite sharing common sexual orientations, the divide can create a barrier between acceptance and understanding. In my case, I have had subtle microaggressions, even if they don’t think they are doing it, it is still shown. We will never have the same experience, while I have heard many positive stories from their experiences, black people have had many negative experiences with little to no support within the community. In the engineering field, there is a lack of diversity and representation for innovations and progress because one group of people that look alike is taking over the field. One group is consistently overlooked. We are what you call a triple threat: black, queer, & female. Despite our alluring talent, we are constantly ignored by society. This creates obstacles in our careers not only from discrimination but also stereotypes. Not only do we face racial discrimination but prejudice for our sexual orientation. As a result, many talented women aren’t able to make it into the field or are not given the resources to do so. As a black queer woman trying to make her mark in the tech field, doing this program would not only help me advance my career in the tech field, but it could also inspire other black women to join the field. It would make a more inclusive environment for everyone. By awarding this program, not only would you be investing in more than my education, but you would be investing in more diversity and equality in the tech field. I could shatter many stereotypes predestined for me and become a role model for other women just like me. The financial assistance for providing this scholarship would reduce my anxiety and allow me to focus solely on my studies. My goal isn't just about me; it's about letting other women know that it's okay for them to be themselves and that is safe for them. Winning this scholarship means promoting diversity and inclusion. This scholarship offers an opportunity to advance in my studies. It allows me to learn more about the career field that has been in my interest, plus it would give me a chance to meet people who look like me and allow me to make connections with the people I'm going to be with for the next six years of my life.

As a black queer woman that lives in the South, I face a unique set of challenges that have shaped me into the person I am today. In a historical context, the South is marked with racism and homophobia, this further complicates my experiences as an individual myself. My journey of self-acceptance has been very long and challenging; I would not trade it for anything, well I kind of lied, I would like to experience what it is like for a more acceptable person so I know I am not going insane, but overall the experience builds character. Within the LGBTQ+ community, race issues have been continually overlooked, leaving Black individuals such as myself to navigate their identity by themselves which pushes them into the closet not being able to fully embrace themselves. One particular challenge that highlights my experience is the divide between race between lesbians in the community. Despite sharing common sexual orientations, the divide can create a barrier between acceptance and understanding. In my case, I have had subtle microaggressions, even if they don’t think they are doing it, it is still shown. We will never have the same experience, while I have heard many positive stories from their experiences, black people have had many negative experiences with little to no support within the community. In the engineering field, there is a lack of diversity and representation for innovations and progress because one group of people that look alike is taking over the field. One group is consistently overlooked. We are what you call a triple threat: black, queer, & female. Despite our alluring talent, we are constantly ignored by society. This creates obstacles in our careers not only from discrimination but also stereotypes. Not only do we face racial discrimination but prejudice for our sexual orientation. As a result, many talented women aren’t able to make it into the field or are not given the resources to do so. As a black queer woman trying to make her mark in the tech field, doing this program would not only help me advance my career in the tech field, but it could also inspire other black women to join the field. It would make a more inclusive environment for everyone. By awarding this program, not only would you be investing in more than my education, but you would be investing in more diversity and equality in the tech field. I could shatter many stereotypes predestined for me and become a role model for other women just like me. The financial assistance for providing this scholarship would reduce my anxiety and allow me to focus solely on my studies. My goal isn't just about me; it's about letting other women know that it's okay for them to be themselves and that is safe for them. Winning this scholarship means promoting diversity and inclusion.

As a black queer woman that lives in the South, I face a unique set of challenges that have shaped me into the person I am today. In a historical context, the South is marked with racism and homophobia, this further complicates my experiences as an individual myself. My journey of self-acceptance has been very long and challenging; I would not trade it for anything, well I kind of lied, I would like to experience what it is like for a more acceptable person so I know I am not going insane, but overall the experience builds character. Within the LGBTQ+ community, race issues have been continually overlooked, leaving Black individuals such as myself to navigate their identity by themselves which pushes them into the closet not being able to fully embrace themselves. One particular challenge that highlights my experience is the divide between race between lesbians in the community. Despite sharing common sexual orientations, the divide can create a barrier between acceptance and understanding. In my case, I have had subtle microaggressions, even if they don’t think they are doing it, it is still shown. We will never have the same experience, while I have heard many positive stories from their experiences, black people have had many negative experiences with little to no support within the community. In the engineering field, there is a lack of diversity and representation for innovations and progress because one group of people that look alike is taking over the field. One group is consistently overlooked. We are what you call a triple threat: black, queer, & female. Despite our alluring talent, we are constantly ignored by society. This creates obstacles in our careers not only from discrimination but also stereotypes. Not only do we face racial discrimination but prejudice for our sexual orientation. As a result, many talented women aren’t able to make it into the field or are not given the resources to do so. As a black queer woman trying to make her mark in the tech field, doing this program would not only help me advance my career in the tech field, but it could also inspire other black women to join the field. It would make a more inclusive environment for everyone. By awarding this program, not only would you be investing in more than my education, but you would be investing in more diversity and equality in the tech field. I could shatter many stereotypes predestined for me and become a role model for other women just like me. The financial assistance for providing this scholarship would reduce my anxiety and allow me to focus solely on my studies. My goal isn't just about me; it's about letting other women know that it's okay for them to be themselves and that is safe for them. .It allows me to learn more about the career field that has been in my interest, plus it would give me a chance to meet people who look like me and allow me to make connections with the people I'm going to be with for the next six years of my life. Winning this scholarship means promoting diversity and inclusion.

As a black queer woman that lives in the South, I face a unique set of challenges that have shaped me into the person I am today. In a historical context, the South is marked with racism and homophobia, this further complicates my experiences as an individual myself. My journey of self-acceptance has been very long and challenging; I would not trade it for anything, well I kind of lied, I would like to experience what it is like for a more acceptable person so I know I am not going insane, but overall the experience builds character. Within the LGBTQ+ community, race issues have been continually overlooked, leaving Black individuals such as myself to navigate their identity by themselves which pushes them into the closet not being able to fully embrace themselves. One particular challenge that highlights my experience is the divide between race between lesbians in the community. Despite sharing common sexual orientations, the divide can create a barrier between acceptance and understanding. In my case, I have had subtle microaggressions, even if they don’t think they are doing it, it is still shown. We will never have the same experience, while I have heard many positive stories from their experiences, black people have had many negative experiences with little to no support within the community. In the engineering field, there is a lack of diversity and representation for innovations and progress because one group of people that look alike is taking over the field. One group is consistently overlooked. We are what you call a triple threat: black, queer, & female. Despite our alluring talent, we are constantly ignored by society. This creates obstacles in our careers not only from discrimination but also stereotypes. Not only do we face racial discrimination but prejudice for our sexual orientation. As a result, many talented women aren’t able to make it into the field or are not given the resources to do so. As a black queer woman trying to make her mark in the tech field, doing this program would not only help me advance my career in the tech field, but it could also inspire other black women to join the field. It would make a more inclusive environment for everyone. Having someone that looks like you can impact people in many ways. If I were a child who was curious about herself but did not see anyone who looked like me, I would be scared to act like myself which I was. Having diverse voices speaking about their experience growing up people it into perspective for other children and people around the world to see what that person goes through and that they are not alone. Growing up in a diverse environment helps people understand the different ways people live and their cultures. In today's world, you hear more and more from different people around the world talking about how their lives, and when you open the comment it is nothing but acceptance from people.

As a black queer woman that lives in the South, I face a unique set of challenges that have shaped me into the person I am today. In a historical context, the South is marked with racism and homophobia, this further complicates my experiences as an individual myself. My journey of self-acceptance has been very long and challenging; I would not trade it for anything, well I kind of lied, I would like to experience what it is like for a more acceptable person so I know I am not going insane, but overall the experience builds character. Within the LGBTQ+ community, race issues have been continually overlooked, leaving Black individuals such as myself to navigate their identity by themselves which pushes them into the closet not being able to fully embrace themselves. One particular challenge that highlights my experience is the divide between race between lesbians in the community. Despite sharing common sexual orientations, the divide can create a barrier between acceptance and understanding. In my case, I have had subtle microaggressions, even if they don’t think they are doing it, it is still shown. We will never have the same experience, while I have heard many positive stories from their experiences, black people have had many negative experiences with little to no support within the community. I have had a strained relationship finding a place where I belong. The first time I met an LGBTQ+ person of my race was in my 11th-grade year, which was my first friend since I’d moved. That is a core memory because at the time I felt alienated. In almost every conversation I have overheard or been in about bisexuality or women’s place in relationships, I felt angry and stayed quiet because I couldn’t express myself until I met someone like me. Even though I’ve met negative people in my life, I am hoping to continue to meet people like me and continue exploring myself in a place that provides a safe and supportive area for all of its students. During my 11th grade year, I didn’t talk to anyone in my class the whole year but during the production, I learned about everyone in my class and became friends with many people that I still talk to after a year. I no longer shy away from opportunities that used to intimidate me. I realized you can’t wait for the world to open up to you. It is up to you for self-discovery and personal growth. Today, I am grateful for the journey I have been through; it is a step-by-step process, and though it’s only the beginning, I am excited to see what I have ahead of me.

“Perfect Blue”, created in 1997 is a psychological thriller directed by Satoshi Kon. “Who are you?”, this one line encapsulated what the entire film is. In this day and age, this question is more prevalent than it has ever been. The parallels in today's world are noticeable. We live in a world dominated by persona whether it is Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube; Everyone has a persona including myself. “Perfect Blue” takes that and asks the question, “Are you the person you created or are you someone else?” Many people today have the same experience, where when they leave that persona behind, what happens after? This movie tells you what happens when that persona takes on a life of its own. This movie also goes through many other topics. One could be how horrible the Hollywood industry is and how many actors and actresses are treated, which is why many leave. It is also a commentary on stalkers or super fans, where they idolize the person so much that they slowly become the person that they idol. Every time perfect persona breaks, people retaliate. Everyday, we hear so many cases of people becoming parasocial to the point of no return. That is why the paparazzi are so normalized now it is because people wanna see more content of their idols to the point where the idol's business and feelings are now public knowledge. People getting stalked and in extreme cases killed by their so-called “fans”. This movie portrays the paranoia you get from people watching you and stalking you so well. Normal people do not think about what is like when people are constantly watching over you and stalking you because of the persona you created. This movie is up to interpretation which I like, but my main focus is about the main character, Mima Kirigoe, and her dilemma of where she leaves her persona behind and what happens when that persona takes a life of its own. Mima is a part of this pop group where people are hypothesized with her persona, Chan. During the movie, we see back and forth between her identity as Chan and her real life as Mima. During her performance, she announced to the audience that she was leaving the pop group to pursue an acting career, not because she wanted to but because her agent told her to for more money. She receives fan mail, a link about what she did that day in detail even the line she said in the show. The writer of the show was asked to give Mima more lines. He decided to add her to a graphic sexual assault scene. During the scene, you see Mima imagining herself back on stage as Chan. After the scene, Mima acts completely normal up until she sees that her fish died and that when she destroys her apartment, it is also when the persona Chan appears in the mirror. It is when we see that her fish is alive. As Mima descends into madness, you see more red in the movie. When Mima visits the link again, she sees that someone is impersonating her. Mima herself starts obsessing over the webpage and even asking questions. This is where the movie gets confusing because we never know if Mima is imagining the scene or if they are happening in real life. She is suffering from dissociation, she doesn’t know what is real and what is fake. This is where I will stop because it is something I will always recommend someone else to watch to see what they think.

As a black queer woman that lives in the South, I face a unique set of challenges that have shaped me into the person I am today. In a historical context, the South is marked with racism and homophobia, this further complicates my experiences as an individual myself. My journey of self-acceptance has been very long and challenging; I would not trade it for anything, well I kind of lied, I would like to experience what it is like for a more acceptable person so I know I am not going insane, but overall the experience builds character. Within the LGBTQ+ community, race issues have been continually overlooked, leaving Black individuals such as myself to navigate their identity by themselves which pushes them into the closet not being able to fully embrace themselves. One particular challenge that highlights my experience is the divide between race between lesbians in the community. Despite sharing common sexual orientations, the divide can create a barrier between acceptance and understanding. In my case, I have had subtle microaggressions, even if they don’t think they are doing it, it is still shown. We will never have the same experience, while I have heard many positive stories from their experiences, black people have had many negative experience with little to no support within the community. I have never stopped myself from creating a community at my school for individuals like me. In the engineering field, there is a lack of diversity and representation for innovations and progress because one group of people that look alike is taking over the field. One group is consistently overlooked. We are what you call a triple threat: black, queer, & female. Despite our alluring talent, we are constantly ignored by society. This creates obstacles in our careers not only from discrimination but also stereotypes. Not only do we face racial discrimination but prejudice for our sexual orientation. As a result, many talented women aren’t able to make it into the field or are not given the resources to do so. As a black queer woman trying to make her mark in the tech field, doing this program would not only help me advance my career in the tech field, but it could also inspire other black women to join the field. It would make a more inclusive environment for everyone. By awarding this program, not only would you be investing in more than my education, but you would be investing in more diversity and equality in the tech field. I could shatter many stereotypes predestined for me and become a role model for other women just like me. The financial assistance for providing this scholarship would reduce my anxiety and allow me to focus solely on my studies. My goal isn't just about me; it's about letting other women know that it's okay for them to be themselves and that is safe for them. Winning this scholarship means promoting diversity and inclusion. This scholarship offers an opportunity to advance in my studies. It allows me to learn more about the career field that has been in my interest, plus it would give me a chance to meet people who look like me and allow me to make connections with the people I'm going to be with for the next six years of my life.

As a black queer woman that lives in the South, I face a unique set of challenges that have shaped me into the person I am today. In a historical context, the South is marked with racism and homophobia, this further complicates my experiences as an individual myself. My journey of self-acceptance has been very long and challenging; I would not trade it for anything, well I kind of lied, I would like to experience what it is like for a more acceptable person so I know I am not going insane, but overall the experience builds character. Within the LGBTQ+ community, race issues have been continually overlooked, leaving Black individuals such as myself to navigate their identity by themselves which pushes them into the closet not being able to fully embrace themselves. One particular challenge that highlights my experience is the divide between races between people in the community. Despite sharing common sexual orientations, the divide can create a barrier between acceptance and understanding. In my case, I have had subtle microaggressions, even if they don’t think they are doing it, it is still shown. We will never have the same experience, while I have heard many positive stories from their experiences, black people have had many negative experiences with little to no support within the community. In the engineering field, there is a lack of diversity and representation for innovations and progress because one group of people that look alike is taking over the field. One group is consistently overlooked. We are what you call a triple threat: black, queer, & female. Despite our alluring talent, we are constantly ignored by society. This creates obstacles in our careers not only from discrimination but also stereotypes. Not only do we face racial discrimination but prejudice for our sexual orientation. As a result, many talented women aren’t able to make it into the field or are not given the resources to do so. As a black queer woman trying to make her mark in the tech field, doing this program would not only help me advance my career in the tech field, but it could also inspire other black women to join the field. It would make a more inclusive environment for everyone. By awarding this program, not only would you be investing in more than my education, but you would be investing in more diversity and equality in the tech field. I could shatter many stereotypes predestined for me and become a role model for other women just like me. The financial assistance for providing this scholarship would reduce my anxiety and allow me to focus solely on my studies. My goal isn't just about me; it's about letting other women know that it's okay for them to be themselves and that is safe for them. Winning this scholarship means promoting diversity and inclusion. This scholarship offers an opportunity to advance in my studies. It allows me to learn more about the career field that has been in my interest, plus it would give me a chance to meet people who look like me and allow me to make connections with the people I'm going to be with for the next six years of my life.

Resilience can happen across people's lifespans, in many different ways. Whether from physical or cognitive development, resilience is developed in life by theories, personal experiences, and even personality characteristics. When children are stuck in a difficult situation, they somehow adapt and make the best of it. Most get involved in school activities or start working at an early age to express themselves or simply just to get away from their home. As a result, we form close relationships outside of our home or a close person inside of the home, or what I and my sister now call “trauma bonding”. I was always the reserved independent sibling, basically the older sister stereotype. My brother is the cocky and bluntly annoying middle child (even though we love him for it. While my sister I didn’t know because she didn't really talk to me that much, but that is only really my fault. Throughout my and my siblings' childhood, we have never stayed with our mom for the long term. From ages 1-13, we were in and out of our mom's home, we stayed with my grandparents, which was then my safe place and still is. Starting my freshman year of high school, we moved into a house with our mom and her boyfriend. Background about my mom's boyfriend, who has been in and out of relationships: a chronic cheater. He has also been in and out of prison, one of the reasons we never lived with our mom in the first place. I don’t know what my mother saw in him that she was willing to lose her kids over but I’m not here to blame her. I wasn’t aware that my mom was struggling with her emotions and with her relationship. Most of the time I stayed with my grandparents by myself because it was quiet down there. One night I stayed the night with my mom when I woke up to my mom screaming from her room. I ran to my sibling's room across from me. My brother was still asleep, while my sister was awake not caring, like it was a completely normal thing. I watched through the cracked doors my mom's boyfriend walking out the front door while my mom was yelling and crying. I can say that as soon as he left all hell broke loose. From about 10 P.M. to 12 A.M., my mother was yelling and cussing at me and my siblings and even throwing our things like we were the ones that upset her. During this time and was pretending not to be affected by all the chaos which only made her madder, she started doing things to purposely make me cry. My siblings were watching so I wanted to be strong for them. There were many times after that right that night me and mom have gotten into fights. Resulting in my wanting to harm myself just to get back at her, but I would never do that because I have people who actually care about me, even though they never stay. But because of my mom yelling at my siblings and experiencing the same thing, we have become closer. Now when me and my siblings look back at that night they laugh, but it kind of upset me but I never let them know that. My siblings and I were never really close, but now I can safely say that my siblings are my best friend but she doesn’t know that. In a way they inspire me, to move on in life and try to forget the past.

Math was first created around 2500 BC by the Sumerians, who used it for multiplication and division problems. In today's world, it has expanded into many fields. Math is like a language of some sort, people don’t just love math for everyday purposes but because it brings understanding to the world. In architecture, people use geometry, algebra, and trigonometry to calculate the possible issues that a building could cause and what problems the teams could run into. In healthcare, many professionals calculate predicting medical outcomes, medication dosage, and surgical operations. Math is all around us, look at the nearby building in front of you. You can see many patterns created intentionally, either for your safety or just for plain fun, many have geometric patterns for your entertainment such as stained glasses in churches. Today I use math for many different reasons, from drawing to just flipping a coin for luck. Math plays a key role in these things. I use rulers to determine the proportion and placement of the drawings, while in coin-flipping I use the probability theory. It helps me calculate the likelihood of different outcomes which helps with my decision making. Even though math was never my strong suit, it has helped me through many issues that I’ve run into and the understanding of the world.

First invented in 1849 by Antonio Meucci, but patent by Alexander Graham Bell, the telephone was invented. It was first invented for the cause of transmitting the sound of the human voice. Since then it has evolved into a cell phone, which you can carry around in your pocket and use about anywhere, I am not here to talk about how it was invented, but why it is important for today's purposes. Telephones have made it easier for us humans to communicate with each other, but it has also made it easier to solve crime cases. There have been several cases involving people who have been missing or have been harmed but no one has talked to them. This is why the telephone is an amazing piece of technology because emergency service can track your last signal. They can access a phone’s GPS data through a cell provider. If you ever feel in an unsafe predicament, you can always share your location with someone close just in case something happens. This feature single-handedly has closed many cold cases. Telephones are a person's treasure, they keep all of a person's records and their entire life on there. Most phones have cameras, these cameras can but used to capture evidence of a person's last activity giving an idea of what the person's life was like or what their last moments were like. Telephones increased the effectiveness of emergency services. These amazing developments have improved that world and have made it a better place to live.

“The Terminator” franchise is a time travel story that puts machines against humans. Directed by James Cameron, the franchise ran from 1984 to 2019, with a total of 6 movies through those years. The issues that this movie touches on are technology advancements and explores the themes of artificial intelligence, along with man versus machine. T-800 more known as The Terminator is a cyborg assassin designed for combat duty and used in the government in the future. He was made by a company called “Skynet” which is an artificial general superintelligence system. His goal was to exterminate the Human Resistance. T-800 is capable of running internal system checks, analyzing body language and directions of muscle contractions, containing detailed files on human anatomy and physiology, and understanding human emotions to make it a more organized killer. He also has human characteristics that make it easier to blend in such as speaking naturally, having the ability to read & write, and even sweating, bleeding, and age. Computer Engineering fuses electrical engineering and computer scenic to develop new technology. The main job of engineers is to design, build, and maintain hardware in modern computers but they can also help with software because it involves computer science. Computer Engineering has a wide variety of topics and job options: Operating systems, computer architecture, computer networks, robotics, artificial intelligence, and computer-aided design. It is kind of hard just to put them into one category to help science become non-fiction. As I said before The Terminator is made for artificial intelligence which involves building intelligent machines capable of carrying out tasks that typically need a human. I believe "The Terminator" is a great example of how we are turning something something from a science fiction movie from the 90s into something that is currently benefiting people. Such as in healthcare, we have integrated AI into helping doctors predict diseases quickly and accurately diagnose them. It can also be seen in current education. Al uses facial analysis to understand the emotions of the students to create tutors to help our in-person teachers and these are only a few examples. Most of my engineering classes at my school, it's mostly dominated by predominantly white males, who have more of a financial advantage than me. There were several reasons that I had been in there: My ideas were pushed to the side, they would speak over me, repeat my ideas that I've already said, and then would be more accepted by the rest, and so much more. Which is why I stopped my sophomore year. I finally picked it back up this year because it is something that I am passionate about. I have learned just because you had one suky experience, you should't stop altogether. I hope to impact the STEM field as a person of color by encouraging you to not let anyone push you out of something that you like and never let anyone discourage you.

“The Terminator” franchise is a time travel story that puts machines against humans. Directed by James Cameron, the franchise ran from 1984 to 2019, with a total of 6 movies through those years. The issues that this movie touches on are technology advancements and explores the themes of artificial intelligence, along with man versus machine. T-800 more known as The Terminator is a cyborg assassin designed for combat duty and used in the government in the future. He was made by a company called “Skynet” which is an artificial general superintelligence system. His goal was to exterminate the Human Resistance. T-800 is capable of running internal system checks, analyzing body language and directions of muscle contractions, containing detailed files on human anatomy and physiology, and understanding human emotions to make it a more organized killer. He also has human characteristics that make it easier to blend in such as speaking naturally, having the ability to read & write, and even sweating, bleeding, and age. Computer Engineering fuses electrical engineering and computer scenic to develop new technology. The main job of engineers is to design, build, and maintain hardware in modern computers but they can also help with software because it involves computer science. Computer Engineering has a wide variety of topics and job options: Operating systems, computer architecture, computer networks, robotics, artificial intelligence, and computer-aided design. It is kind of hard just to put them into one category to help science become fiction. As I said before The Terminator is made for artificial intelligence which involves building intelligent machines capable of carrying out tasks that typically need a human. I believe "The Terminator" is a great example of how we are turning something something from a science fiction movie from the 90s into something that is currently benefiting people. Such as in healthcare, we have integrated AI into helping doctors predict diseases quickly and accurately diagnose them. It can also be seen in current education. Al uses facial analysis to understand the emotions of the students to create tutors to help our in-person teachers and these are only a few examples. For most of my engineering classes at my school, it's mostly dominated by predominantly white males, who have more of a financial advantage than me. There were several reasons that I had been in there: My ideas were pushed to the side, they would speak over me, repeat my ideas that I've already said and then would be more accepted by the rest, and so much more. Which is why I stopped my sophomore year. I finally picked it back up this year because It is something that I am passionate about. I hope to impact the STEM field as a person of color by encouraging anyone to not let anyone push you out of something that you like and never let anyone discourage you.

Fear Street: Part 3 - 1666, was first released the summer of July 16, 2021, loosely based on the Fear Street series by R.L. Stine; the trilogy takes place in three different timelines where the town of Shadyside has been tormented by killers over several centuries. Following the last two movies, Part 1 and Part 2, In the year 1994, Deena tries to save from the Shadyside curse that pledges the town of Shadyside. In this movie, the fate of Shadyside is forever changed, when the origins of the curse are finally revealed. After joining the severed hand of Sarah Fier to her body, Deena is taken back to the year 1666, the original settlement before the towns were divided, to show the events leading up to the curse. Sarah Fier and her friend, Hannah Miller, meet at a party where Sarah finds a book on black magic. While intoxicated on berries Sarah and Hanna get intimated but without knowing they are being watched by the town drunk, Mad Thomas. The next day, several things go wrong, such as the town pastor acting weird, and food and water being poisoned. Sarah confides in Soloman Goode because she wonders if all of this is her fault because keep in mind homosexuality was taboo at the time and since it was a heavily Christian community, they thought it was a curse. Later on, the town finds out that Pastor Miller has murdered 12 children including, Sarah’s brother. The town has a meeting deciding that the cause of these events was witchcraft of which Sarah and Hannah were accused. They are both captured but Sarah escapes and they decide that Hannah will be executed. Sarah finds Hannah in the chapel where they confess their love for each other and Sarah decides to use the book of black magic and make a deal with the devil to save each other. When she goes to get the book, she finds it gone. She goes to Solomons's house to hide from the townspeople hunting here when she discovers a tunnel under his house and finds a ritual. Solomon finds her and confesses that he offered the devil Pastor Miller for power and wealth. He offers to share this with her because he is in love with her. Sarah disgusted by his offer starts to fight him which causes Sarah's hand to be cut off. She escapes from under the tunnel just to be captured by Soloman and the townspeople. At the execution, Sarah tells the townspeople that she was the witch, so they can spare Hannah’s life and swears vengeance to Soloman and his bloodline before she is hung. In 1994, Deena realized that the Goode family is responsible for the Shadyside curse and the firstborn of each generation does the ritual. This causes Sunnydale to prosper, while Shadyside gets worse. They realize that Nick Goode is continuing this ritual which is why a the Goode family has always had good fortune. To not finish spoiling it, I will stop here. You should clear your weekend to watch this film because it has the theme of “A wolf in sheep's clothing.” Nick pretended to not know about the Shadyside curse for his own benefit, he was able to known as the town golden boy and got a good reputation for being a good police officer even though it was his doing. By the end, we saw Sunnyvale’s true colors which was a facade, why the town was slowly falling apart, while Shadyside was beginning to thrive. This trilogy movie has been my first recommendation.

First invented in 1849 by Antonio Meucci, but patent by Alexander Graham Bell, the telephone was invented. It was first invented for the cause of transmitting the sound of the human voice. Since then it has evolved into a cell phone, which you can carry around in your pocket and use about anywhere, but I am not here to talk about how it was invented, but why it is important for today's purposes. Telephones have made it easier for us humans to communicate with each other, but it has also made it easier to solve crime cases. There have been a number of cases involving people who have been missing or have been harmed but no one has talked to them. This is why the telephone is an amazing piece of technology because emergency service can track your last signal. They can access a phone’s GPS data through a cell provider. If you ever feel in an unsafe predicament, you can always share your location with someone close just in case something happens. This feature single-handedly has closed many cold cases. Telephones are a person's treasure, they keep all of a person's records and their entire life on there. Most phones have cameras, these cameras can but used to capture evidence of a person's last activity giving an idea of what the person's life was like or what their last moments were like. Telephones increased the effectiveness of emergency services. These amazing developments have improved that world and have made it a better place to live.

“It’s okay to be different, even if you talk with dead people.” One of the closing statements of Norman Babcock. “Paranorman” is about an ordinary middle-school misfit, who tries to save his small town that has constantly put down people that are different. Norman Babcock is a middle school who is able to see and speak to the dead. This results in him getting bullied because people don’t believe him, this includes his family. The only person who has this ability is his great uncle, the local town outcast who lives far on the hill, Mr. Prenderghast. Norman isn’t aware of his uncle until later in the movie, when it’s revealed that Mr. Prenderghast appears in the bathroom as a ghost and tells Norman that he has to stop the town curse. A while after, Norman and his only friend Neil go to his uncle's shack to find the book for the curse, while he’s there he runs into his school bully Alvin who causes seven zombies to be raised from the dead. This causes a fear outbreak in the town The whole purpose of this quest is to find where the witch was buried and tell her the story to make her go back to sleep. While Norman is on this quest, he gets attacked by the witch and she sends him back to the witch trials of 1712. We find out that the witch's name is Agatha Prenderghast and she was 11 years old when she was accused by the 7 zombies, who were judges because she could speak to the dead, which caused her to be hung. She cursed the seven judges out of anger. Due to the stories surrounding her death, people thought she was evil even Norman. After coming back to the present he is disgusted by the seven judges for putting an innocent girl to death. The judges even say they were disgusted with themselves because they were just scared of someone different and were sorry for what they did. Norman speaks in the zombie's defense but is almost lynched by the townspeople because they think he caused it. His sister along with the rest of the group speak up for him allowing the rest of the town people to believe him. In the end, Norman goes to the tree where Agatha was buried and tells her the witch's curse story in his own words. That she was the same as the judges, a bully, but she disagreed. She later comes to realize that that was true and is finally able to cross over. Norman is later found by his family and they accept Norman's gift. Like the real world, Norman, Mr.Prenderghast, and Agatha are the town outcasts because they didn’t fit into the social norms. They all turned against them because they didn’t understand. Paranorman is about loving and accepting people who are different from others. This movie is important to me because it teaches kids about the at a young age and that it’s okay to be different. There is always someone out there like you for you. I am naturally a quiet and reserved person, and this causes people to make an impression on me, even without talking to me. I have gotten called many things, such as mean, boyish-looking, and even getting compared to my siblings. These comments have stuck with me throughout my childhood, which caused deep insecurities, especially in middle school. As I moved through high school, I learned to accept myself for being myself.

“The Terminator” franchise is a time travel story that puts machines against humans. Directed by James Cameron, the franchise ran from 1984 to 2019, with a total of 6 movies through those years. The issues that this movie touches on are technology advancements and explores the themes of artificial intelligence, along with man versus machine. T-800 more known as The Terminator is a cyborg assassin designed for combat duty and used in the government in the future. He was made by a company called “Skynet” which is an artificial general superintelligence system. His goal was to exterminate the Human Resistance. T-800 is capable of running internal system checks, analyzing body language and directions of muscle contractions, containing detailed files on human anatomy and physiology, and understanding human emotions to make it a more organized killer. He also has human characteristics that make it easier to blend in such as speaking naturally, having the ability to read & write, and even sweating, bleeding, and age. Computer Engineering fuses electrical engineering and computer scenic to develop new technology. The main job of engineers is to design, build, and maintain hardware in modern computers but they can also help with software because it involves computer science. Computer Engineering has a wide variety of topics and job options: Operating systems, computer architecture, computer networks, robotics, artificial intelligence, and computer-aided design. It is kind of hard just to put them into one category to help science become fiction. As I said before The Terminator is made for artificial intelligence which involves building intelligent machines capable of carrying out tasks that typically need a human. I believe The Terminator is a great example of how we are turning something something from a science fiction movie from the 90s into something that is currently benefiting people. Such as in healthcare, we have integrated AI into helping doctors predict diseases quickly and accurately diagnose them. It can also be seen in current education. Al uses facial analysis to understand the emotions of the students to create tutors to help our in-person teachers and these are only a few examples. Computer Engineers are currently in demand to help expand and design AI programs and algorithms. Which is why I am want to pursue a career in this field. Since researching this career in my class, it has been a wonder of how much technology is used in our everyday world. Most of my engineering classes at my school, it's mostly dominated by predominantly white males, who have more of a financial advantage than me. There were several reasons that I hated being in there: My ideas were pushed to the side, they would speak over me, repeat my ideas that I've already said, and then would be more accepted by the rest, and so much more. Which is why I stopped my sophomore year. I finally picked it back up this year because It is something that I am passionate about. I hope to impact the STEM field as a person of color by encouraging you to not let anyone push you out of something that you like and never let anyone discourage you.

“The Terminator” franchise is a time travel story that puts machines against humans. Directed by James Cameron, the franchise ran from 1984 to 2019, with a total of 6 movies through those years. The issues that this movie touches on are technology advancements and explores the themes of artificial intelligence, along with man versus machine. T-800 more known as The Terminator is a cyborg assassin designed for combat duty and used in the government in the future. He was made by a company called “Skynet” which is an artificial general superintelligence system. His goal was to exterminate the Human Resistance. T-800 is capable of running internal system checks, analyzing body language and directions of muscle contractions, containing detailed files on human anatomy and physiology, and understanding human emotions to make it a more organized killer. He also has human characteristics that make it easier to blend in such as speaking naturally, having the ability to read & write, and even sweating, bleeding, and age. Computer Engineering fuses electrical engineering and computer scenic to develop new technology. The main job of engineers is to design, build, and maintain hardware in modern computers but they can also help with software because it involves computer science. Computer Engineering has a wide variety of topics and job options: Operating systems, computer architecture, computer networks, robotics, artificial intelligence, and computer-aided design. It is kind of hard just to put them into one category to help science become fiction. As I said before The Terminator is made for artificial intelligence which involves building intelligent machines capable of carrying out tasks that typically need a human. I believe "The Terminator" is a great example of how we are turning something something from a science fiction movie from the 90s into something that is currently benefiting people. Such as in healthcare, we have integrated AI into helping doctors predict diseases quickly and accurately diagnose them. It can also be seen in current education. Al uses facial analysis to understand the emotions of the students to create tutors to help our in-person teachers and these are only a few examples. For most of my engineering classes at my school, it's mostly dominated by predominantly white males, who have more of a financial advantage than me. There were several reasons that I had been in there: My ideas were pushed to the side, they would speak over me, repeat my ideas that I've already said and then would be more accepted by the rest, and so much more. Which is why I stopped my sophomore year. I finally picked it back up this year because It is something that I am passionate about. I hope to impact the STEM field as a person of color by encouraging anyone to not let anyone push you out of something that you like and never let anyone discourage you.

“The Terminator” franchise is a time travel story that puts machines against humans. Directed by James Cameron, the franchise ran from 1984 to 2019, with a total of 6 movies through those years. The issues that this movie touches on are technology advancements and explores the themes of artificial intelligence, along with man versus machine. T-800 more known as The Terminator is a cyborg assassin designed for combat duty and used in the government in the future. He was made by a company called “Skynet” which is an artificial general superintelligence system. His goal was to exterminate the Human Resistance. T-800 is capable of running internal system checks, analyzing body language and directions of muscle contractions, containing detailed files on human anatomy and physiology, and understanding human emotions to make it a more organized killer. He also has human characteristics that make it easier to blend in such as speaking naturally, having the ability to read & write, and even sweating, bleeding, and age. Computer Engineering fuses electrical engineering and computer scenic to develop new technology. The main job of engineers is to design, build, and maintain hardware in modern computers but they can also help with software because it involves computer science. Computer Engineering has a wide variety of topics and job options: Operating systems, computer architecture, computer networks, robotics, artificial intelligence, and computer-aided design. It is kind of hard just to put them into one category to help science become fiction. As I said before The Terminator is made for artificial intelligence which involves building intelligent machines capable of carrying out tasks that typically need a human. I believe The Terminator is a great example of how we are turning something something from a science fiction movie from the 90s into something that is currently benefiting people. Such as in healthcare, we have integrated AI into helping doctors predict diseases quickly and accurately diagnose them. It can also be seen in current education. Al uses facial analysis to understand the emotions of the students to create tutors to help our in-person teachers and these are only a few examples. Computer Engineers are currently in demand to help expand and design AI programs and algorithms. Which is why I am wanting to pursue a career in this field. Since researching this career in my class, it has been a wonder of how much technology is used in our everyday world.

I have come to realize that my family was right about me all these years… I have way too many interests and passions. I am what you call “ A Jack of all trades but a master of none.” I have had an interest in drawing, acting, designing, and so many more that I can’t think of at the top of my head, but I can tell you they all lead back to one thing, theater. Theater has been an interest of mine since the start of my high school year. I discovered this passion of mine by accident. My mom accidentally signed me up for performing arts classes instead of my foreign language class. I was nervous about this class because I knew for a fact that I did not like talking in front of a group of people (I still don’t), but as we started to get more into the class, my teacher had roles for our production based on our personalities and since I was very reserved I was obviously chosen for the backstage crew. Since then, I’ve been interested in theater, I would always recommend someone to try this class. Theater brings people together and communicates messages without people knowing. It gives people the chance to learn about themselves through emotions and the story being told on stage. Every production connects to the people in the audience in one way or another, for example, experiences they had in life or even a current situation that a people are going through. It not only brings people in the audience together but the crew together. During my 11th grade production, I didn’t talk to anyone in my class the whole year but during the production, I learned about everyone in my class and became friends with many people that I still talk to after a year. If I had an extra 24 hours in the day, I would either sleep if I am being honest, or learn a new hobby such as doing nails, which is something I have been wanting to do for a long time. I usually do my hobbies at night because that is when I feel the most comfortable and creative. I do these things at night because everyone is asleep and it is not loud in my house. Usually, I can’t stay up too late because I share a room with my sibling, which causes me to go into the living room, but this doesn’t deter me from learning new things.